Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED
•Solid white.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
•Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
•Off.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
2.4 GHz WiFi
•Solid white.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
•Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
•Off.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
5 GHz WiFi
•Solid white.The 60 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
•Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
•Off.The 60 GHz WiFi radio is off.
60...

Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED
Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 60 GHz WiFi radios on and
off.
If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you
cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
WiFi On/Off button with LED
This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.The
WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white.
WPS button with LED
If...

•Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router.
•DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power
connector.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However,
the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical
placement of your router.
To take full advantage of the 11ad advanced feature, your...

WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi
signal for network access.
Cable Your Router
Power on your router and connect it to a modem.
To cable your router:
1.Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2.Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
3.Connect your modem to the Internet...

Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
Log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking.You can also turn off the LEDs.
To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs using the router’s web interface:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password...

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Connect to the Network and Access the
Router
You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection.This chapter explains the
ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Connect to the Network on page 17
•Types of Logins on page 18
•Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 18
•Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App on page 20
•Change the Language on page 21
•Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App...

Connect to the Network
You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to
use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wired Connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router’s local area network
(LAN).
The router has six Ethernet ports. Ports 1 and 2 can be used as Ethernet LAN ports or as aggregation ports
to connect to a NAS or Smart...

To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device.
3.Press the WPS button on the router.
4.Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for
WPS connections.
Your computer or WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.
Label
The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC...

Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up
your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the
computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information
needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following...

a.Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.
b.Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 149. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR
product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR
Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Log In to the Router...